How About Gift Card Holders?

A great way to dress up your gift cards this Christmas is with a simple, pretty gift card holder! This project is so easy and you can decorate it any way you want. I’ve got several options to show you. Directions for the basic holder: Cardstock measuring 8-1/2″ x 3-1/4″,…

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Swaps to Swoon Over, Part 2

There were many beautiful swaps cards that I received at our Pals Event during OnStage 2017. I shared some of them last week (see them HERE) and today I have a few more to share. First up is this Simple Stampin’ card by my friend and leader, Susan Itell…. These…

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An Anniversary Card for my “Kids”

On Saturday, my son and daughter-in-law celebrated their 5th Anniversary! I’m so proud of them and all of their accomplishments in these past 5 years. They got married in a beautiful old Western hotel in Tucson, AZ, moved to Sacramento, had two babies, bought a house, then each completed their…

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Swaps to Swoon Over, Part 1

This past week, I had the best time ever at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Convention in Salt Lake City. One of the things we did was get together for dinner with all of the Pals who were also in attendance. We had a “Sip and Swap” and exchanged our own…

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Mini Series, Grand Finale!

We’ve come to the end of my Mini Series! I hope you’ve enjoyed each episode 🙂 Today is where it all comes together in a Mini Pizza Box. I am a big fan of these boxes. They are so perfect for so many different things – cards, treats, cookies. Yes,…

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Mini Series, S4E4

Welcome back to my Mini Series! Today is the fourth and last card in the series. If you missed the first three, you can see them here, here, and here. Today’s card is just a little more involved than the other three, but still easy! Just a few more steps!…

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Mini Series, S4E3

The third episode of my mini series featuring Quilted Christmas comes in a splash of Real Red! This card is pure Christmas in my mind with it’s red and white design. The DSP again is Quilted Christmas. I layered a 2-3/4″ square of it on top of Real Red Cardstock.…

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Mini Series, S4E2

Here is the second in a series of 5 projects that go together. Today’s mini card is all about Quilted Christmas. I used the DSP for the background, the envelope flap, and the trees. The trio of trees was cropped from the DSP using the Quilt Builders Thinlits Dies. I…

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Mini Series, S4E1

I have a Mini Series for you this week! Today is Episode 1! (Perhaps I’ve been watching too much Netflix!) Today’s card is a mini ~ a 3″ x 3″ cutie, starring Quilted Christmas and Holly Berry Happiness. The base is Whisper White, 6″ x 3″ scored at 3″. The…

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Halloween Treats, No Tricks!

Happy Halloween! It wouldn’t be Halloween without the treats and, of course, the cute Stampin’ Up! packaging! These treats are going to be delivered to my grandsons later today. I can’t wait to see their costumes. Their mom is so clever. I’m sure they will be super adorable, whatever they…

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Oh, Baby!

I honestly don’t think there could be anything sweeter than the images on the Moon Baby stamp set! There have been a number of babies born lately. I made this one and one other for little boys, and I’ll make another one in pink for a girl. The baby girl’s…

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Peace on Earth

I’m looking at the calendar and realizing that Christmas is 9 weeks from today! Time to get serious about my Christmas projects! This card is one of my new favorites. Doesn’t it just remind you of a quiet, snowy mountain scene? I love the colors and I love the sparkle!…

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